This was one of those days that felt like something out of a movie. It was Valentine’s Day, and we had planned a simple day of wine tasting at Martha Clara Vineyards, just the two of us, walking through the rows of grapevines, sipping wine, and enjoying each other’s company. It was only two months into the relationship, but even then, Matt already knew she was the one.

Surrounded by soft sunlight and the peaceful quiet of the vineyard, Matt gave Taylor a promise ring. There wasn’t a big speech or some grand setup, just a quiet, honest moment filled with meaning. A simple promise, that this was real, that it was lasting, and that he was all in.

After the vineyard, we spent the rest of the day at Hotel Indigo, relaxing at the spa and staying together in a hotel for the first time. It was the kind of day that felt special in every way, a turning point where excitement started to feel like something deeper, something lasting.

Since that day, we’ve gone back to the wineries many times, just the two of us, with friends, with family. It’s become one of our favorite traditions, full of laughter, good wine, and memories that keep bringing us back.

This centerpiece captures that first meaningful trip. It features a peaceful winery scene with rows of grapevines, a small building for tastings, a few hay bales, and a tiny model of two wine glasses and a bottle. Every detail brings us back to that Valentine’s Day at Martha Clara, when something simple turned into something unforgettable.

It wasn’t an engagement yet. But it was a promise. One we’ve kept ever since.